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Arsenal have a chance to win the Premier League title before the final round of matches this season. |
Before kick-off, Arsenal were at the top of the Premier League table with a two-point lead over Man City. A victory against Burnley was therefore extremely important, allowing Mikel Arteta's team to maintain control of their own destiny before the final matchday.
Immediately after the opening whistle, Arsenal launched an attack and continuously put pressure on the opponent. Leandro Trossard quickly rattled Burnley's goal with a shot that hit the post in the 14th minute. Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka constantly troubled the visitors' defense with their fast-paced passing combinations.
After a series of missed opportunities, Arsenal finally opened the scoring in the 36th minute. From a corner kick, Saka delivered a precise cross for Kai Havertz to leap high and head the ball into the net from close range, sending the Emirates Stadium into a frenzy.
In the second half, Arsenal continued to completely control the game. Eze had a shot that hit the crossbar in the 53rd minute before he forced goalkeeper Max Weiss to make a save just a minute later.
Despite counter-attacking efforts with shots from Hannibal Mejbri and Jaidon Anthony, the visitors did not create enough pressure to break through Arsenal's defense.
In the final minutes, manager Arteta brought on Viktor Gyokeres and Myles Lewis-Skelly to maintain pressure. Arsenal nearly scored a second goal when Trossard's shot went over the bar in the 87th minute.
Nevertheless, Havertz's solitary goal was enough to put immense pressure on Man City in the title race. Ultimately, Arsenal won 1-0 to maintain their lead in the Premier League before the final matchday.
Arsenal will await Man City's reaction to their match against Bournemouth on May 20th. If "The Citizens" don't win, Arsenal will be crowned champions one game before the end of the season.
Source: https://znews.vn/arsenal-hon-man-city-5-diem-post1634633.html
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